Does OpenCode work in VS Code?

Yes. Open the integrated terminal in VS Code and run opencode — the extension installs itself automatically on first run, adding keyboard shortcuts and file reference support.

Can I use OpenCode inside Cursor?

Yes. Cursor is a VS Code fork, so the same integration works: run opencode in Cursor's integrated terminal. Many developers run both together, using Cursor for inline editing and OpenCode for autonomous multi-file tasks.

Which IDEs does OpenCode support?

Any editor built on VS Code, including VS Code itself, Cursor, Windsurf, and VSCodium. The extension is installed through that editor's shell command, so make sure it is available in your PATH.

Why did the OpenCode extension fail to install?

The usual cause is that your editor's shell command is not in PATH. Install it from the command palette with "Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH", or the equivalent for your editor, then run opencode again.

IDE

The OpenCode extension for VS Code, Cursor, and other IDEs

OpenCode integrates with VS Code, Cursor, or any IDE that supports a terminal. Just run opencode in the terminal to get started.

Usage

Quick Launch : Use Cmd+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Esc (Windows/Linux) to open OpenCode in a split terminal view, or focus an existing terminal session if one is already running.
New Session : Use Cmd+Shift+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Esc (Windows/Linux) to start a new OpenCode terminal session, even if one is already open. You can also click the OpenCode button in the UI.
Context Awareness : Automatically share your current selection or tab with OpenCode.
File Reference Shortcuts : Use Cmd+Option+K (Mac) or Alt+Ctrl+K (Linux/Windows) to insert file references. For example, @File#L37-42 .

Installation

To install OpenCode on VS Code and popular forks like Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium:

Open VS Code
Open the integrated terminal
Run opencode - the extension installs automatically

If on the other hand you want to use your own IDE when you run /editor or /export from the TUI, you'll need to set export EDITOR="code --wait". Learn more.

Manual Install

Search for OpenCode in the Extension Marketplace and click Install.

Using OpenCode in Cursor

Cursor is a fork of VS Code, so the setup is identical:

Open Cursor and launch the integrated terminal.
Run opencode — the extension installs automatically.
If the automatic install fails, make sure the cursor CLI command is available: run Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) and search for "Shell Command: Install 'cursor' command in PATH".

All shortcuts work the same as in VS Code, including quick launch (Cmd+Esc / Ctrl+Esc) and file references (Cmd+Option+K / Alt+Ctrl+K). The same steps also apply to other VS Code forks like Windsurf and VSCodium.

Troubleshooting

If the extension fails to install automatically:

Ensure you're running opencode in the integrated terminal.
Confirm the CLI for your IDE is installed:
- For VS Code: code command
- For Cursor: cursor command
- For Windsurf: windsurf command
- For VSCodium: codium command
- If not, run Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) and search for "Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH" (or the equivalent for your IDE)
Ensure VS Code has permission to install extensions

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